series entitled, would appear to us to deserve to be founded, not so much upon their placing knowledge within reach of all classes of the community, by the cheapness of their publications, as upon their judicious policy in allowing due time for such a proper execution, and to speak technically, "getting up" of the work as must secure the instruction it contains being the very best of its kind. Hence, very naturally, their consecutive numbers are looked forward to with a deeper interest, as experience has proved that they will only treat of important subjects, to which ample justice cannot fail to be rendered when treated of by writers of first rate ability. It has been remarked, that it is very difficult to fix the era of the "Age of Chivalry ;"-almost all the old writers who discuss the topic, speaking of it as long antecedent to their own times. However, we are content to consider the reign of Elizabeth as the age of England's chivalry, replete, as every one perusing the volume before us must allow it to have been, with every thing that could give birth to and cherish gallantry and courage, and abounding with the most celebrated proficients in both. The list of illustrious characters which are to be found in the court annals of the virgin queen, sufficiently bears us out in the preceding position; a list, which for the extraordinary assemblage it exhibits of varied and distinguished talent, has never, we may safely assert, been equalled since; neither in truth, we may add, is such an event likely to take place in time to come; as we have no data at present to justify us in calculating upon a similar array of warriors arising at any future period, in behalf of a true religion and upright politics; while the darkened line of the literary horizon forbids us to anticipate the advent of a second Shakspeare in literature, to whom might be applied what was no less merited by the first, in allusion to his knowledge of nature, than by the celebrated Abelard, of whom it was said, "Cui soli patuit scibile quicquid erat." But, if chivalry may be considered as at its meridian during Elizabeth's reign, we may look upon it as set altogether upon the death of Raleigh, to rise no more. Had it pleased Providence to spare the noblest and the loveliest of her race, in the person of the lamented daughter of George the Fourth; all that might with justice have been expected from the simplicity and integrity of goodness, the affectionate warmth and kind sympathies of benevolence, and the majesty and well-tempered control of an almost unbounded power, might at this day have been in progress to be realised. But an inscrutable decree has willed it otherwise; and we live to regret "what once hath been, and now is not," when the zeal of a sovereign was seconded by the enterprise of a court, and the one was unceasingly felt, and the other continually exerted in behalf both of moral justice and divine truth. Such reflections, however, although they arise instinctively, must not lead us too far from the subject whence they have originated time and space require that we should return to our book. In his brief preface, Mr. Tytler lays before the reader his object and design, and has redeemed his pledge to a letter in the body of the work. He has selected for his subject the biography of one of the most extraordinary men of his day, and has certainly succeeded in presenting the public with a most unprejudiced and impartial statement of facts, deriving additional interest from their being discussed in the easy and polished style of an accomplished writer. Mr. Tytler cannot be too highly commended for his careful researches among the state papers, and his accurate examination of other authentic records and accounts relative to the immediate subject of his memoir; while he is no less entitled to praise for his judicious relief of the main narrative, by brief and judicious occasional observations upon the most celebrated and interesting characters, literary and political, among Raleigh's cotemporaries. A Father's Present to his Son. Wakeman, Dublin. 1833. This little volume has been published as a companion to the well known compilations "The Sacred Harp," and "A Mother's Present to her Daughter," and were we merely to regard it as a specimen of what may be done by our metropolitan printers, it would deserve no small degree of praise; but though in beauty of typography it would be difficult to point out any English work which excels it, yet this is the least of its attractions, as it contains a most excellent selection from the most approved authors, whose names are alone sufficient guarantee for the excellence of the materiel chosen by the Editor for the construction of this little volume, which we most strongly recommend not only as an appropriate present for young persons, but also as well adapted for the perusal of all who, with out the opportunity or time necessary for consulting the numerous works to which the Editor has had access, would yet wish to be acquainted with the most striking and interesting portion of the writings of those who have toiled to advance the dearest interests of mankind. We trust that the author may continue to give us proofs of his industry and discernment, by sending out many such volumes as that which we now most warmly recommend to our readers. NEW MUSIC. My Harp o'er which so oft I've hung. In imi. tation of an Irish Melody. Sung by Mrs. Wood at the Rotunda. Composed by D. Con. ran. Willis's, Westmoreland-street. Mr. D. Conran is a composer we turn to with great respect, as we know he has written several songs which have been very popular, besides a very scientific work on harmony, and many favorite piano forte pieces. The song under consideration will, we are sure, be much admired by the lovers of Irish airs: it is a charming melody, well and judiciously harmonized, and when sung with expression by the fair daughters of Erin's green isle, we have no doubt that it will prove very attractive. Mr. Lover's ballad shews much elegance and sentiment in its general structure, and is a very pleasing composition both as to the poetry and music. The World goes round. As sung by Mr. Phillips and Signor A. Guibilei. Written by R. Power, Esq., composed by H. J. St. Leger, Esq., Harmonic Institution. Previously to setting the stanzas of this song, which are admirably adapted for music, Mr. St. Leger seems to have read them with much attention, and has expressed them in a very pleasing and original strain, and has taken particular pains with the accentuation. This song is within the range of tenor and baritone voices. Upon the whole, it is a very good semibacchanalian We wish Mr. Orr every success, and hope as he has been so fortunate as to write something that is esteemed, that he will continue to exert his musical talents. As per Weber's celebrated Concert Stück. formed by Mr. William S. Conran; and pub. lished by him at 63, Grafton-street. We have had frequent opportunities of hearing Mr. Conran play this splendid composition of the immortal Weber lately, at the concerts given by the Garrison Club at the Royal Barracks, and have been delighted with his exquisite taste and brilliant execution. It would be impossible for us to enter into a detailed account of all the beauties of this truly beautiful concerto, but, suffice it to say, it is a masterly production and perfect in all its parts. The Innsbrücke March: as played by the Band of the 43d Light Infantry. Arranged for the Piano-forte, by T. A. Rawlings. Willis, Westmoreland-street, This arrangement of Mr. Rawling's commences with a pastorale movement, and is a pleasing introduction to the march, which is a great favorite on the continent, particularly in Germany; and concludes with a coda, which is very well worked up. Mr. Rawlings's arrangements are generally popular, but we think this will be one of his most successful productions. I'll think of thee. The words by T. Campbell, Esq., composed by F. Robinson, London. This semi-witty composition, gracefully imagined, and tastefullly executed. I've met thee at the Festival. Written and composed by Mr. Orr, of the Chapel Royal. Willis, Westmoreland-street. A highly pleasing and original melody, extremely well arranged and adapted to the poetry, which is decidedly of a superior order to the generality of songs to be met with at present. The composer has a great advantage when he writes his own poetry, as is well exemplified in this instance. song is every way worthy of its composer, and we cannot give it greater praise, as we know of no singer whose excellence is of a more exalted kind than Mr. Robinson's; not only is he possessed of those natural qualifications requisite for a perfect singer, but he has shewn the rare talent of forming a peculiar and pure style, and has not been a mere imitator of the English or Italian school. This song is admirably adapted to the highly poetical words of Campbell, and conveys all the inimitable pathos of the words. It has, we understand, had a most extensive sale, to which its merits fully entitle it. Education, very new System of, 156. Education question, 595. Number of England's Conservative Queen, 373. England in 1819, and Ireland in 1833, Epistles from London, 575, 706. Familiar Epistles from London, No. I. Folia Sibyllina-I. 139.—II. 317. Geography, Modern, 679. German Schools and Universities, 451. Greek Song, 126. Gumcistus, to the, 560. Heat, 563. Hemans, Mrs. Lines by, 362. Hylas, 42. Hymn to Evening, 498*. Ireland in 1819, 436. Moral State 344. Irish Bar, 45. King's Letter authorizing certain alte- rations in the Statutes of Dublin King's Speech, 223. Land of Dreams, 201. Last Day of December, 15. Life of a Sailor, 526. Lines on a Ruin, 327. On the death of Love and Loyalty, Chap. i. 146. Chap. ii. Metaphysics applied to Scripture, 140. Moschus Idyllium I., 268. March, Ode to, 286. Moral State of Ireland, 344. Modern Geography, 679. New Year's Day, or our First Number, Nightingale, to the, 547. Notices of, Dublin University Calendar, Humboldt's Travels, 107. dies in 1825, 109. Republic of Letters, 109. Cheap Periodicals, 337. Stewart's Geography, 338. bodied, 339. The Taxidermist's Manual, 342. Present Crisis, Dialogue on, 1. Political Astronomy, 231. |
